Bean Salad With Fresh Herbs

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	String beans
1		Navy beans - (20 oz) - drained, rinsed
		= (or 2 1/2 cups cooked - abt 1 cup raw)
1		Kirby cucumber - thinly sliced (medium)
1		Red bell pepper - finely diced (small)
2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil
		Juice of l/2 lemon - or more to taste
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced fresh chives or scallion
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
		Dark green lettuce leaves
		Cherry tomatoes - halved

Recipe Instructions

Trim the tips from string beans and snap them in half; steam until tender-crisp, then rinse under cool water. Combine with remaining ingredients, except the last two, and toss gently.

Line a serving bowl with several lettuce leaves, then pour in the salad. Arrange some cherry tomato halves in a circle around the edge. Cover and refrigerate until needed or serve at once.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
In A Vegetarian Kitchen at http://www.vegkitchen.com

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